Incarnation Flashcards
What is incarnation
When god took on human conditions to become Jesus
What is the annunciation
When Angel Gabriel asked Mary to accept the role of the mother of son of god
What does Jesus the word of god show us
It’s another name for son of god
Jesus is gods expression of gods love for us
During his lifetime hat did Jesus sometimes call himself
Son of man - emphasis his humanity eg- talking abt the suffering he would endure on cross
What does he ichthus represent (fish)
In early days it was used by Christian’s as a deceleration of their faith
What does alpha and omega represent
1st and last letter of Greek alphabet- used to indicate that god and Jesus are involved in everything beginning to end
What does chi ro represent
Reminder of Jesus death
Reason Christian’s are against religious art
Doesn’t portray god accurately
Can mislead people about what god is like
Praying in front of statute can distract people
Reasons for religious art
Inspires people
Gives something to focus on while praying
Help ppl learn aspects of gods work
What is the sacred heart statue
Represents Jesus as a self giving love for all people
Reminder of love Jesus gave to all people
What is the Christ redeemer statue
Statue of Jesus with outstretched arms represents obedience to god and all people
What does crucifix statue represent
Reminder of crucifixion of Jesus and gods act of love in freeing people from power of sin and death
What are the beatitiudes
Series of statements about how to be
Attitudes to living and how those who follow who will be rewarded
What is the parable of sheep and goats
Jesus tells his followers that in serving and caring for other people they are serving god
Shows Christian’s how to respond to those in needs
What does st irenaeus show us
How Jesus was someone who is fully god and fully human
Meeting place between god and humanity
Christian’s get to know what god is like through Jesus - humans can become fully alive amd reveal gods glory
